The first Essilor No-Glare lenses appeared in the late 1960s and since then, the technology and performance of No-Glare lenses have made significant strides. As the premium No-Glare brand, Crizal® is committed to achieving perfection and delivering products that incorporate the latest technological innovations. Our goal is to provide what every eyeglass wearer deserves: enduring clarity of vision.

 1997: Crizal No-Glare technology is first launched in the United States.  Crizal lenses set the industry standard in No-Glare lens aesthetics and performance.  Crizal lenses are specially designed using revolutionary methods that integrate anti-glare properties with double-sided scratch resistance. 

2003: Adding a super-hydrophobic top coat to the lens, Crizal® Alizé® is launched to address the #1 consumer complaint about No-Glare lenses: ease of cleaning.

2007:  The first generation of Crizal Sun™ - a No-Glare lens specifically designed for Sunwear - is launched.

2009:  Adding unparalleled scratch resistance, New and Improved Crizal Avancé™ with Scotchgard™ Protector is launched. Later that year, Crizal Sun™ with Scotchgard™ Protector is introduced bringing improved cleanability to Sunwear.

2010:  With enhanced cleanability and smudge repellence, New and Improved Crizal® Alizé® is launched, replacing the prior generation of Crizal Alizé lenses. In April, Crizal Sapphire lenses with Scotchgard Protector are created which even further reduce reflections and glare.

2011: Crizal Easy™ – a replacement to original Crizal – is introduced and offers smudge resistance superior to every standard No-Glare lens on the market today.

2011: Crizal SunShield™ - The first and only no-glare sun lens with the most complete UV protection. The most scratch-resistant, smudge-resistant, easiest to clean sun lens ever.

2012:  Crizal introduces its new No-Glare range focused on maximizing both clarity of vision and long-term eye health.  Crizal is now the only No-Glare range on the market offering the most complete protection against the invisible and often irreversible dangers of backside UV reflection while still  fighting the five enemies of clear vision—glare, scratches, smudges, dust and water.